The National Weather Service in Phoenix issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maricopa County effective at 7:11 p.m. MST on August 10, expiring at 8 p.m. MST. At the time of issuance, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northeast of Ajo and moving west at 10 mph.
The primary hazard is 60 mph wind gusts, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The storm is expected to remain over mainly rural areas of Maricopa County, including AZ Route 85 between mile markers 23 and 32. The National Weather Service advises residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
Source: National Weather Service.
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